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Patricia Cowdrey Post 1

• 29 August 2017, 2:40 PM

My ideal voluntary sector leader

My ideal voluntary sector leader would be one who was able to periodically step back and look at the whole organisation, calmly and methodically rather than rushing from one crisis to another or one idea to another.  This leader would be able to look at the mission, vision and values of the organisation, the outputs, outcomes and impact and answer the question-'are we the best we can be?' 

My ideal voluntary sector leader would not work in isolation, they would be great communicators and make sure that there were really clear channels for communication from service users all the way down to the Board ensuring consultation and collaboration, providing honesty and clarity and bringing people along on the journey with them.

My ideal voluntary sector leader would care about the culture of the organisation and make sure that it reflected its core values.

Nick Kavanagh Post 2 in reply to 1

• 29 August 2017, 9:31 PM

This is wonderful Patricia - and I hope not too wonderful for all of us to aspire to.

Well said

Nick

Ediberto Cordero Post 3 in reply to 1

• 18 September 2017, 11:36 PM

Great job Patricia I very much agree with you

Vicky Shepherd Post 4 in reply to 1

• 5 October 2017, 9:10 PM

I also agree, this reflects really well how I would describe a perfect leader.  

Darren Smith Post 5 in reply to 1

• 18 January 2018, 12:08 PM

I agree Patricia. A totally inclusive approach is crucial. As is the courage to investigate those searching questions that arise throughout the whole organisation.

        

The construct traits of valued leadership are seemingly always unique and always embodied by devotion. So whilst successful leaders personify many more of the abundant traits, it would seem vital to draw on the other traits that others in the organisation may possess instead. Therefore, valued leadership is the recognition and utilisation of valuing traits and the leadership capabilities that resides in all of us?

     


Hayley O'Gara Post 6 in reply to 1

• 23 July 2019, 3:09 PM

My ideal leader in the voluntary sector would be realistic, motivating and trusting. This leader would understand a multi layered organisation and how to get the best out of all individuals they meet and work along side, their ego would be put aside and able to focus their nonbiased opinion on the objectives and future plan of the organisation they work within.  



Carol Jacklin-Jarvis Post 7 in reply to 6

• 24 July 2019, 11:50 AM

Hi Hayley, I'm really interested in your use of the word 'realistic' here.  How do you see this realism fitting with the passion and commitment to a cause that is so often key to leadership in the sector?

Claudia Fiedler Post 8 in reply to 6

• 9 September 2019, 4:58 PM

Realistic indeed. And that's the challenge because a leader can have the best vision, knowledge, and team support but if external or internal factors, such as cultural, religious, political, ethical or financial, don't comply with the vision, the leader needs the strenght and clarity to set aside his/her ideas and reevaluate the situation.